Canadian Cancer Society Challenge Grants Oncology Funding

Canadian Cancer Society Challenge Grants Oncology Funding 2026

Due Date: 01/28/2026

A Canadian Cancer Society program funding cancer research projects that solve a defined, meaningful “challenge” across prevention, detection, care, or equitable access.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Max 1 application per Principal Investigator (PI may be co-PI on others).

  • Team must include people affected by or at risk of cancer with meaningful involvement.

  • Projects from any health research pillar are eligible; partial funding for larger trials is not eligible.

Funding Details:

  • Amount: not stated in the synopsis section; see full application guide PDF.

  • Anticipated funding start: June 1, 2026 (retro-active).

Deadline:

  • January 28 at 5:00 p.m. EDT/EST.

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